April 29, 2016

U-M Urologists author article on telemedicine

Drs. Chad Ellimoottil, Ted Skolarus and Todd Morgan spearheaded the article on the use of telemedicine in urology.

The article, which was published in Urology and featured contributions from additional institutions including the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and UCLA, surveyed articles on telemedicine use in urology to gauge the current telemedicine landscape, identify obstacles and plot a path forward.

Examiners found that, while the use of telemedicine in urology is still growing and evolving, it is used in a variety of settings. Additionally, progress is being made on reimbursement for telemed services, further bolstering its growth.

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